Category: Womenomics
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Paid parental leave in Japan: not if you’re in charge
Did you know that, if you’re classified as a ‘senior woman’ in the Japanese workforce, you may not be eligible to receive the Government’s full suite of maternity benefits? No? Me neither! I’ve been finding out the hard way. Since becoming pregnant, here are some things I’ve learned about the country’s labour insurance system . . . It’s…
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The only thing to say when a colleague tells you she’s pregnant
As I’ve found out over the past few months, there are many unsolicited things you can say when a woman – your employee, your boss, your client, your customer – tells you she’s pregnant. “Wow.” “I had no idea.” “Oh . . .” “Eh?! I’m SO SURPRISED!” “Really?!” “Did you get married?” *silently steps in lift…
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Japan: it’s time to reboot the system
After over a decade of living and working in Japan, I genuinely feel like change is in the air. With the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics sitting as a key milestone, the country has a once-in-a-generation opportunity for self-analysis and rediscovery. And it’s Japan’s game to lose right now. As we know, the country is facing…
2020 Mum in Tokyo 